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Psalms 59:17

Psalms 59:17
Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing - The source of strength to me; the real strength by which I have obtained deliverance is in thee. See the notes at Psa 18:1. For God is my defense - See the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 59:8-17

David here encourages himself, in reference to the threatening power of his enemies, with a pious resolution to wait upon God and a believing expectation that he should yet praise him.

I. He resolves…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 59:16-17

Render,

Yet as for me, I shall sing of thy strength;

Yea, I shall sing aloud of thy lovingkindness in the morning:

For thou hast been a high tower for me,

And a refuge In the day of my distress.

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